Reneé Rapp Departs 'The Sex Lives of College Girls' After Three Seasons

The actress and singer exits the hit series to focus on her music career and other opportunities, with her character transferring colleges for a brighter future.

Reneé Rapp's character, Leighton Murray, leaves Essex College in the second episode of season three, transferring to MIT to pursue advanced math studies and a future in finance.
Rapp announced her departure from the series in July 2023, citing her growing music career and other professional ventures as reasons for the decision.
Showrunners crafted Leighton's exit to reflect her ambitious and driven nature, ensuring her storyline aligned with the character's growth and self-discovery over the series.
Rapp has credited playing Leighton with helping her embrace her own sexuality, describing the role as transformative for her personal life and identity.
The show introduces new characters in season three to fill the void left by Leighton's departure, aiming to explore fresh dynamics and stories within the ensemble cast.

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